C.D. Wickremerathne Acting IGP

Senior DIG C.D. Wickremerathne had been appointed as Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) by President Maithripala Sirisena today, President’s Media Unit said.

Former IGP N.K. Illangakoon has been appointed as adviser to the Ministry of Defence.

Meanwhile, Attorney General Jayantha Jayasuriya was sworn in as the new Chief Justice before the President this morning, while Solicitor General Dappula de Livera has been appointed as the Acting Attorney General.

Additional Auditor General Chulantha Wickramaratne was appointed as the Auditor General.

These officials received their letters of appointment from the President this morning.